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Family: Holiday & Seasonal Fun
November
Ofrenda Day of the Dead
Exhibit ES
Main Library
On Display Through 11/9
Visit the Library’s traditional Mexican
offering for Day of the Dead as we
remember our loved ones.
Day of the Dead Festival ES
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, 11/2 • 6 – 7:30 pm
Celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts,
face painting, stories and more!
Coco: A Movie Viewing Party
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Friday, 11/24 • 10 am
Join us for a vibrant tale of family, fun and
adventure as we watch the Disney Pixar
movie Coco.
Festival of Lights: Diwali Stories
& More
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms AB
Tuesday, 11/7 • 6:30-7:30 pm
Drop in to learn about the
Hindu holiday of Diwali through
stories and activities.
Family Storytime Being
Thankful R
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
Saturday, 11/11 • 11 am
Enjoy time together as we read stories
about what we’re thankful for, followed by
a fun craft: a thankful family tree.
Growing Together in Gratitude R
South Elgin Branch
Thursday, 11/30 • 5:30 pm
Families will engage in fun art activities to
build gratitude practices.
December
Festival of Lights: Hanukkah
Stories & More
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Sunday, 12/3 • 2-3 pm
Drop by to learn about Hanukkah through
stories and more.
Cookies with Mrs. Claus R
South Elgin Branch
Thursday, 12/7 • 5 pm
Mrs. Claus will be in from the North Pole
with one of the elves! Enjoy story time, a
sweet treat and pictures with Mrs. Claus.
Gingerbread House Craft R
South Elgin Branch
Saturday, 12/9 • 11 am
Ages 3-5. Have fun making a gingerbread
house and person.
Holiday Posada ES
Main Library
Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, 12/9 • 2 – 3:30 pm
Celebrate the posada tradition with crafts,
a bilingual storytime, snacks and carols.
Family Book Club:
Winter Animals R
Stay warm and get ready for winter with
crafts, games, books and snack ideas all
about winter animals. This is a KIT ONLY
pickup program. 12/11 – 12/21.
Baking for Kids: No Bake Hot
Cocoa Treats
Facebook Live: gbpl.info/FBLV
Monday, 12/11 • 7 pm
What is a perfect cozy, sweet, chocolate
winter treat? Cocoa! Join Miss Jen as she
whips up a cocoa-themed dessert.
Tinsel Time R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Tuesday, 12/12 • 10 am
Ages 2-6 with an adult. Join us for music,
stories and rhymes celebrating the
holiday season. Mrs. Claus will be available
for photos after the storytime.
It’s a Grinch-y Celebration R
Rakow Branch
Thursday, 12/14 • 6 pm
Join us for a Who-tacular celebration with
crafts, games, treats and a picture with
the maven of mischief, the Grinch!
Winter Craft-o-Rama
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Friday, 12/22 • 11 am-Noon
Ages 3+ with an adult. Stop by and make
winter crafts. All materials supplied.
Crazy for Crafts with Ms. Carrie:
Snowman Fun R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Thursday, 12/14 • 4 pm
Grades K-5. Join Ms. Carrie for a crafting
session in which we’ll make snowman
crafts – without getting cold or wet.
Happy Noon Year Party R
Friday, 12/29
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Best for ages 3-6. Can’t stay up until
midnight? Ring in the New Year early with
stories, songs and activities. Don your
fancy outfits if you’d like.
2 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person